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In an unexpected turn of events, Rajasthan Royals (RR) trainer Rahul Dravid He has abandoned his position just after completing a single IPL season with the franchise. Dravid, who was appointed main coach ahead IPL 2025rejected a wider role offered by franchise management and will leave before IPL 2026.
Rahul Dravid Baixa as coach of Rajasthan Royals after a single season IPL
The franchise statement stated that the main coach Dravid will conclude his mandate with the franchise in front of the IPL 2026. Rahul has been the center of the Royals’ trip for many years. Its leadership has influenced a generation of players, instilled in strong values within the squad and left an indelible brand in the culture of the franchise. As part of the Franchise Structural Review, Rahul had been offered a wider position in the franchise, but has chosen not to take it. The Rajasthan Royals, their players and millions of fans worldwide, spread their hearts thanks to Rahul for their remarkable service in the franchise.
“The main coach, Rahul Dravid, will conclude his mandate with the franchise ahead of the IPL 2026. Rahul has been central to the Royals’ trip for many years. His leadership has influenced a generation of players, instilled in strong values within the squad and left an indelible brand in the culture of the franchise. They spread sincere thanks to Rahul for their remarkable service to the franchise, “ The press statement indicated.
This is how fans react:
Rahul Dravid’s decision abandoned as lead coach of #Rajasthanroyals Right after a season will only feed speculation about the differences between #Sanjusamson and management. This resolved the problem and will keep #Samson into #Rr#IPL2026#IPRETENTIONS# pic.twitter.com/3eajaaAAPT
– Sports Monk (@sportsmonk8) August 30, 2025
1. Dravid arrived in 2025 as RR coach.
2. The RR worsened after wonderful 3 years.
3. And now he left as a coach.
Why ??– GS.Chauhan (@gajejendersingh_) August 30, 2025
🚨 Rahul Dravid gets down as the main coach of Rajasthan Royals 🚨 pic.twitter.com/erqeyjumxr
– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) August 30, 2025
Dravid is no longer titular coach 😭😭pic.twitter.com/80ojpfwiyf
– Adityarraj (@rr_for_life) August 30, 2025
Thank you, Rahul Dravid Sir.#IPL2025 # #Csk #Whistlepodu pic.twitter.com/kkkxxnbei1
– MSDIAN ™ (@itzthash) August 30, 2025
-Rr publishes a roller with the subtitle Saju Samson (C)
-Today Rahul Dravid Part with RR
IMO seems to be sure that 99% of Sanju stayed in RR, so who comes out more? Jaiswal? Parag? #IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/gx9qkthjrv
– Navneet 🚩 (@msdian067) August 30, 2025
RR had to choose between Rahul Dravid and Sanju, they have chosen Sanju Samson. End of commercial stories, Sanju will stay. https://t.co/ok9cjeesfu
– Sergio (@sergerocskk) August 30, 2025
Rahul Dravid.
After a year on his return to the Royals family, he has decided to leave -as the main coach. I think maybe because of the bad performance of the last season. But I didn’t expect that.
– Bhawana (@Cricbhawana) August 30, 2025
What has just happened at the Rajasthan Royals camp. #Rahuldrav
– Ben Stokes Fan Club (@kafavourite) August 30, 2025
🚨 News Alert 🚨
– Rahul Dravid has abandoned Rajasthan Royals’ main coach#Rahuldrav #Rajasthanroyals # #Crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/rln5uluaop
– crickettimes.com (@Crickettimeshq) August 30, 2025
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An unpleasant output for RR at IPL 2025
The IPL 2025 campaign, under the guidance of coach Rahul Dravid, ended his disappointment. A season that began with Promise was cheeky catastrophically by an injury to the Middle Tournament to its talismanic pattern, Sanja Samson. His absence created a gap that the team could never fill. The Royals constantly struggled to maintain their impetus, losing a number of crucial and high pressure parties on the last surfaces. Their inability to close the games marked a terrible outing that will be desperate to put them behind. The side finished in ninth place.
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